Faster Short Tandem Repeat (FaSTR) Human Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Profiling System
Abstract
FY 2018 funds completed development of a previously funded prototype rapid DNA analysis system. Current rapid DNA analysis systems rely on pneumatics and mechanical valves for microfluidic movement, resulting in bulky hardware and DNA analysis times greater than 60 minutes. The FaSTR DNA instrument re-purposes commercial-off-the-shelf electronics and exploits centrifugally-driven microfluidics to conduct sample preparation, polymerase chain reaction, and assessment of the results. This paradigm shift to microfluidic technology radically reduces the form factor, analysis time, and cost of the system. The FaSTR project will produce the first truly portable, rapid DNA analysis instrument capable of generating DNA profiles from “sample in” to “answer out” in less than 30 minutes, while providing a match probability of 1 in 55 billion people. In FY 2018, the project delivered three lightweight (<10 lbs.) prototypes, and 75 consumables for operational testing in theater. Test results, technical and training materials, and initial low rate production manufacturing technical specifications were delivered to the Army’s Program Manager Office Biometrics and will support U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) missions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 56dbd59a0edd64b3179c3fc912a85db8